Corporate Summer Intern - Employee Communications

About The Role: 

Zeno Group is looking for a creative, motived intern who is interested in Internal Communications and Employee Engagement. If you’re passionate about storytelling and helping organizations create and maintain strong, meaningful cultures, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a high-impact, collaborative environment. 

You will work closely with industry-leading companies, helping to support their internal communications strategies – creating strategic messaging, researching emerging trends and more. This internship will provide you with real-world experience, mentorship and a strong foundation in internal communications and employee engagement. 

This opportunity is based out of our Chicago, IL office.  

To be considered, you must submit the following with your application:  

- A resume of relevant work, education, and extra-curricular experiences. 

- Should your qualifications align with our needs, we will reach out for you to complete the Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Summer Intern Writing Assessment. 

• Analyze emerging workplace trends: Compile quarterly trends reports, highlighting insights trends, buzzworthy topics and actionable key takeaways to keep our teams and clients informed.  
• Support strategic research efforts: Conduct industry research to inform client strategies and new business initiatives. 
• Develop your writing skills:Developnewsletters, leadership updates, key internal messages, tool kits and more. 
• Engage with client accounts: Work closely with teams to develop and deliver impactful strategies and supporting communications. 
• Participate in cross-departmental collaboration: Contribute to creative sessions and ideation for employee engagement initiatives. 
•  Lead key logistics: Manage the day-to-day administrative tasks of 1 – 3 accounts. 

• Basic understanding ofand passion for internal communications and employee engagement strategies. 
• Familiar with public relations, marketing, or communications disciplines through past coursework, internships, or personal experiences. 
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Collaborative spirit, results-driven with the ability to stay organized while managing multiple priorities and work against deadlines.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). 
• Must be pro-active and able to operate effectively both independently and within a team. 

Pay rate: $18/hour USD

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.